Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Amherst
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 13
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Mandi Jo Hanneke | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | President |
| At Large | Andrew Churchill | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Ellisha May Walker | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | Vice President |
| District 1 | Jillian Brevik | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 1 | Cathy Schoen | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 2 | Amber Lee Cano-Martin | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 2 | Lynn Griesemer | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 3 | Heather Hala Lord | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 3 | George E. Ryan | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 4 | Pamela Susan Rooney | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 4 | Jennifer Lynn Taub | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 5 | Ana Mary Devlin Gauthier | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| District 5 | Samuel A. MacLeod | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Town of Amherst Home Rule Charter — Municipal Charter (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst — Running for Elected Office — Official Election Guidance (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst certified official biennial election results, November 4, 2025 — Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst Town Council 2026–2027 — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst Town Council directory — Current Official Directory (Checked August 22, 2026)
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